Much-needed winter rains across Chile replenished depleted water reserves, offering vines a balanced start to the season. However, yields were significantly reduced in many regions – down by 20% according to early producer reports – due to...
Chile – harvest 2025 report
Monday 26 May 2025
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Although quantity is down, winemakers across Chile are optimistic about the quality of vintage 2025. Some claim it is one of the best in the past decade. Above, a harvester at work earlier this year in the Renacido vineyard in Maule, where Garage Wine Co source fruit from ancient bush vines – some Malbec but mainly País subsequently grafted over to Cabernet Sauvignon.
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